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Monday, September 14, 2009

I-Spy Fabric Swap!

First of all, let me explain what an I-Spy quilt is. You know those books where there is a photo of a million bajillion objects and you have a list of a few things to find? Well, this is like that -- except BETTER, because it's FABRIC. Who doesn't love fabric??

So. My sister-in-law Susan and I (who are equally I-Spy obsessed, I might add...) are heading up an I-Spy Fabric Swap. There are lots of details, so please read and consider carefully before signing up.

In the poll I took, the majority of voters preferred 4 1/2" squares. HOWEVER, after doing a little math, it is much more economical to go with 4" cut squares, which will end up 3 1/2" finished, so this is the size we'll go for.

THE BASICS:Mail 200 squares to me by October 10th.Get 200 squares back, all different, by October 31st.

THE DETAILS:

~1~ In order to keep our sanity, we are keeping this swap small-ish. The first 18 people to comment are in. [If you live outside the U.S., that's just fine -- but please mail your fabrics a little earlier so there's plenty of time to meet our deadline!]

~ 2 ~ Cut 20 4" squares out of each of 10 different novelty print fabrics. a 1/4-yard cut or fat quarter will get you 20 4" squares, so you will be purchasing a total of about 2 1/2 yards of fabric. This is NOTHING when you think about all the different squares you will be getting back!~ 3 ~ In order to avoid duplicates, everyone will need to search out unusual or obscure prints. Look for things that aren't available at chain stores.

~ 4 ~ Remember that we are looking for fabric with objects on it, not printy-prints. (A fabric with FLOWERS on it is very different from a FLORAL PRINT.)

~ 5 ~ No "licensed" prints: No Disney, Dora, L.A. Lakers, etc.

~ 6 ~ Remember seam allowances! Be sure you can tell what you are looking at within a 3 1/2"x3 1/2" square. (Depending on your fabric choice, you may need to buy more than 1/4 yard in order to get an object into each cut square.)

If you want to join me in this obsession, leave a comment here that includes your email address!!